Alliance MLA Anna Lo is today making a speech at the launch of the International Students’ Festival at Belfast Metropolitan College. Anna Lo is getting involved in the event in her role as Intercultural Ambassador, an accolade awarded to her last month in Dublin. South Belfast MLA Anna Lo said: “I am very proud to […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has stated that the Executive is in disarray following a row between Peter Robinson and Caítriona regarding academic selection. The Lagan Valley MLA stated: “The Executive is in turmoil on this issue. Where is the joined-up government on this issue? We don’t want a power carve-up, because all it will do […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said that the revised PPS 14 must put in place strict planning rules in order to protect the countryside. He said that the Minister must not take the easy option by allowing bungalow blight to begin. His comments come after Arlene Foster outlined the Executive’s “emerging findings” on PPS 14. […]
Alliance Dromore by-election candidate David Griffin said that the closure of the Hillsborough Road entry to Dromore has resulted in real inconvenience for many people particularly those using public transport and living at the Northern end of the town. Everyone is now dropped off close to Supervalu, some distance from the town centre. He said […]
Alliance Dromore by-election candidate David Griffin has stated that a vote for any of the tribal parties won’t count for as much as a vote for Alliance. He said that people should ignore the tired unionist in-fighting and vote for a party that has ambition for Dromore and will genuinely represent everyone in the area. […]
Amidst continuing speculation concerning an SDLP-Fianna Fail merger, SDLP Bangor Branch Chair Andrew Muir today announced the decision to leave the SDLP and join the Alliance Party. Commenting on his decision, Andrew Muir stated “Whilst the SDLP contemplates it’s future, it is clear that Alliance is the only party offering a coherent and viable vision […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has blasted the lack of compassion shown by the Home Office in their treatment of Comfort Adefowoju and her family. Her comments come as news emerged that the Home Office plans to deport the whole family to Nigeria tomorrow. South Belfast MLA Anna Lo said: “I am appalled at the Home […]
Alliance Dromore by-election candidate David Griffin says that if elected he will address a major problem in the town that is creating a real hazard for local drivers. There are three parking spaces at the end of Gallows Street by Dromore Market Square which make driving difficult as they narrow the width of the road. […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has welcomed news that the future of the Belfast festival at Queens has been secured with the news of a three-year sponsorship deal with Ulster Bank. South Belfast MLA Anna Lo said: “Alliance has fought long and hard to bolster the arts sector, and today’s news of sponsorship for the festival […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Séan Neeson has expressed outrage at the way in which information on the numbers of people who have died after contracting C Difficile has been released on a drip feed basis. He also demanded an independent inquiry into how these tragic cases came about. The Opposition MLA said: “I totally resent […]